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Capital Gains

Today TaxMama hears from Shirley in Florida who asks. “At what rate are capital gains taxed? Suppose your adjusted gross income before the capital gain is $8,000 and the capital gain is $150,000. Is the rate for CG tax based on AGI before the gain or after the gain?”

Excess Lease Mileage

Today TaxMama hears from Kelli in Michigan with this question. “I am currently self-employed and will have over $3,000 in mileage charges due on my lease when I turn the car in next year. When I file my 2008 tax returns, however, I will no longer be self-employed. Although I won’t be billed and pay […]

S Corp Info

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Useful Resources

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FDIC Limits

Today TaxMama hears from Bud in Tennessee who tells us: “My wife had a CD in an online bank that exceeded the FDIC guaranteed amount. The Internet bank went into receivership and my wife lost the amount that exceeded the FDIC limit. What are the tax implications as far as the loss and what schedules […]

Treasure Hunter

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First Home Draws

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I Want to do it Myself

Today TaxMama hears Lana in Illinois who says . “I started a new S corporation last year, but let the paperwork get behind. I read your book and I would like to take care of my taxes on my own to save money and not involve a pro. My earnings need to be limited because […]

Receiving Foreign Gifts

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Release IRS Lien

Today TaxMama hears from Gina in MD who tells us. “I have a tax lien that is over 10 years old. How can I remove it from the court records? It is not attached to my home and it has been file for over 10 years.”